Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]Ali Akram, M.B.B.S.[3]
Synonyms and Keywords: Lynch syndrome; HNPCC; Hereditary non-polyposis colorectal carcinoma; Lynch II syndrome; Lynch I syndrome; Familial nonpolyposis colon cancer; Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal neoplasms
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Staging | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other diagnostic studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies